Alaskan Malamute

Posted on 22. May, 2009 by in American Dog Breeds, Big Dog Breeds, Dog Breeds, Dog Breeds A, Short Coat Dog Breeds, Straight Coat Dog Breeds, Working Dogs


Alaskan Malamute

Originally used 2000 to 3000 years ago, the Alaskan Malamute is the oldest of the Nordic dogs. It gets its name from Mahlemuts, a tribe of northwestern Alaska.

He was developed by the nomadic Inuit Indians to haul their possessions over long distances and was highly valued. This large Alaskan dog was built for strength and endurance rather than speed.

Breed Group

Working

Size

22 – 28 inches tall (at shoulder)

Weight

70 – 115 lbs

Color(s)

The usual colors may include various shades of gray to black as well as sables to red, the legs and muzzle nearly always white.

Coat

The Malamutes breed wears a thick double coat of medium length. The outer coat is coarse protecting it from extreme weather and the undercoat is dense, oily and woolly.

Life Expectancy

About 10 – 15 years.

Personality

The Alaskan Malamute makes a loyal, devoted companion, not a “one man” dog, they are certain to make a nice family pet. He does well which children who are old enough to play with him safely. Extremely loyal, affectionate and friendly, the Alaskan Malamute isn’t all work and no play. Males can be very dominant and both sexes can be combative with other dogs. Although very intelligent this calm and quiet dog can prove to be a bit stubborn.

Alaskan Malamute puppyCare

The Alaskan Malamute is a very sturdy breed, however they are prone to hip dysplasia but less then many others large breed. Some are subject to anemia, chondrodysplasia and possible day blindness. Clean and odorless, bathes for this breed really aren’t necessary. The Alaskan Malamute dense coat should be brushed twice a week in the spring, one is enough at other times. In summer make sure they have shade spot and clean cool water because he does not like hot, humid weather.

Training

Although this is not a breed for the first-time dog owner, it is not especially hard to train them to be well-mannered because they are eager to please. Firm handling and obedience training are imperative as well as proper socialization with people and other dogs. The Alaskan Malamute are large and strong working dog bred for sledding and independence, they have participated in many polar expeditions due to their legendary endurance and sense of direction. The Alaskan Malamute are very friendly and therefore are not suitable as a guard dogs.

ActivityAlaskan Malamute puppy

Alaskan Malamutes are very active and tireless dogs and are not recommended for apartment life, they prefers largely to pull a sled or a wheeled cart outside all day. Malamutes need a minimum of 2 hours exercise a day, but be careful not to overdue it if the conditions are too hot.

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12 Responses to “Alaskan Malamute”

  1. CHRYSTAL

    15. Apr, 2010

    THEY ARE SOO CUTE AND IM ABOUT TO MOVE SOO I CAN GET A PUPPIE LIKE THEM♥♥

  2. Uhhh

    30. Apr, 2010

    I’ve always wanted an alaskan malamute or sibarian husky but the more i look at them the more i can’t resist.. i just want one so bad!

  3. Stephan

    14. May, 2010

    If anyone is interested in a 1yr old full-bread AKC registered & trained Alaskan Malamute-female (born Jan 26th 2009), please contact me at info@durangopregnancy.com. I live in Colorado & love this super friendly hiking buddy, but my housing situation will not allow me to keep her anymore.

  4. rachel

    12. Aug, 2010

    Hello, i have an alskin malumute, and see has seemed to blow her under coat away for the summer, now she dont look like a huge fluffy bear, is this normal???, it was coming out in big clups, but now has seem to stop..she now looks soo skinny, and i was trying to find picture of whaht they might look like in the summer with no luck..so maybe u guys can help me:)) thank you

  5. tyler

    23. Aug, 2010

    I have a 1 yr old alaskan malamute male who needs a new home. I am in bellevue ne, If interested please e-mail me at tyler.nakashima@gmail.com

  6. chen neen

    05. Dec, 2010

    I really wish that i can have them,but i afraid that they might die and how sad would i ever be?

  7. GERARDO

    10. Jan, 2011

    IM LOOKING FOR A POPY MALE ALASKA MALAMUTE GREY AND WHITE PLEASO HELME TO FIND IT.
    SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH IM FROM MEXICO SO MY WRITING IS NOT.
    GERARDO GARCIA GAG40@HOTMAIL.COM

  8. Senet

    14. Jan, 2011

    Hi, I have an Alaskan Malamute that looks exactly like the second picture on this page. My Vet says she looks like a Malamute / Husky Cross, but she looks exactly like the above picture. She’s a real sweetie!! She was taken away from her owner and I adopted her at 7 months. They told me that she is an Alaskan Malamute. She is 3 years old now and my daughter adores her. How can I find out if she is a cross breed or not? Stephan, I would take yours any time, but I live in South Africa.

  9. Joanna

    16. Jan, 2011

    I’m waiting not very patiently for our Mal puppy this spring. Can’t wait for him to grow up, to the big bear he’ll be.
    Go Mal or go home!
    I am woundering if we can get away with out fencing in our yard, it’s hug, want to take dog carting and walks everyday.

  10. amy

    24. Feb, 2011

    I am the same as Joanna, we are not doing a very good job at waiting for our guy to come either, the litter will be here at the end of march and it is hard waiting… It will be an exciting time when we get to bring him home at the end of June!!

  11. Kaye

    15. May, 2011

    We have a male Alaskan Malamute that we bred. The puppies are due sometime in June 2011. We are keeping one for my daughter. Very excited!

  12. Emily

    16. May, 2011

    OMG!!! They are so adorable and I so want one!!! But sadly I can’t have one because I don’t have time.

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